Flights London → Amsterdam
LCY → AMS
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Amsterdam, operating with a mix of Avro RJ85 and Embraer aircraft models (190 and 170). The destination airport in Amsterdam serves over 66.8 million passengers annually, indicating high traffic and connectivity.
The London (LCY) → Amsterdam (AMS) route is operated by Air France, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 minutes.
Heading to Amsterdam: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LCY) to Amsterdam (AMS) heads east for about 335 km, a flight time of roughly 50m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Amsterdam it is 1.2 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating LCY-AMS
Frequently asked questions about LCY-AMS
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: Air France, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The London-Amsterdam route is about 335 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
